goodwin3224 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) I've decided to take on the task of building in this scale and this is all I have. I have the chassis built and I found rims that I like although I'm still waiting for the tires. I do have a major problem though..and it's the motor Edited September 9, 2014 by goodwin3224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 As you can see this is where the problem lies. I have an empty space where a engine should sit. I'm really wanting a ls but nobody has one. I mainly need the block with water pump etc. And heads. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Should be an interesting build! As for the engine, good luck! You could try contacting TDR Innovations and see if they'll get to work on designing one for 3d printing, otherwise you (or someone else) will be stuck scratchbuilding one. If neither of those pans out, then I would suggest modifying the kit small block to resemble a crate engine from a place like Summit Racing with some fancy aftermarket parts and custom intake. Edited August 27, 2014 by Jordan White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Contact Ralph Torres he's doing same car right now. He built a ls and think his buddy is casting it now. Check his build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Torres Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hey goodwin.. your off to a good start.. i have an LS if you need one.. saw your pm.. i understand what you need it for now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Torres Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ive been building this thing for a while now.. its been fun. Wheels from Micro Nitro.. and Twin Turbos from TDR.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 So you are wanting a different motor from what the kit offered, or are you looking for the standard motor that came in the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Your cars look great Ralph and your engine would be a great addition to mine. Exactly what I'm looking for. My rims are r/c wheels but I have to do some work to them. Especially the tires. I have to Change the profile of my fronts to better fit the car. Thank you everyone for your help and comments Edited August 27, 2014 by goodwin3224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I needed a lower profile tire so I cut mine up. Talk about nerve wracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I would like the front rims to be a tad smaller but I suppose for a pro touring race car it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Torres Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looking great.. i also had to modify my tires....wish there was more to choose from.. 1/12 has always been limited..wheels are a little easier to find now..but tires is a different story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah no kidding. I 60 dollars in tires just so I could cut them up lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.